What Extractor Fan for Bathroom?

Chloe Bennett
Chloe Bennett
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Ventilation Requirements (Based on Numbers) "Ventilation Rates Based Upon Eight Air Changes per Hour Are Generally Suggested. for Most Bathrooms, This Works...

What Extractor Fan for Bathroom?

Ventilation Requirements (Based on Numbers)
"Ventilation rates based upon eight air changes per hour are generally suggested. For most bathrooms, this works out to one CFM per square foot of bathroom area. For example, a 7' x 10' bathroom would require a 70 CFM fan.

How do I choose a bathroom extractor fan?

The most important things to consider when purchasing an bathroom extractor fan:
  1. Learn about bathroom zones. ...
  2. Consider when you want your fan to operate. ...
  3. Think about noise levels. ...
  4. Research different designs. ...
  5. Decide on your air exchange rate. ...
  6. Think about exterior grilles. ...
  7. Consider a heat recovery option.

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How do I know what size bathroom fan I need?

The rule of thumb is that you need at least 1 CFM per square foot of room area. To determine the square footage of your bathroom, multiply the length times the width. For example, if your bathroom is 6 feet wide and 9 feet long, its square footage is 54. Therefore, it should have a fan rated for at least 54 ​CFM.

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